How to Save a Library - by Colleen Nelson

Book Synopsis

A Junior Library Guild selection, How to Save a Library is now available in a quality paperback and is "highly recommended" by School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly.

Every year Casey's life seems to be boxed up and shipped to a new city. His dad thinks moving is an adventure, but at this point, Casey is so over adventure. In Armstrong's Point, Casey's life finally feels stable. His talent on the soccer field has made him a natural fit with the popular kids and he loves the apartment he shares with his dad.

But when Casey discovers the local library, where his dad works, is in need of extensive restorative repairs, his future once again feels uncertain. In order to save the one place in the world that feels like home, Casey joins the Kids Community Action Network (C.A.N) where his team will compete for community funding. Unfortunately, this means working with Addison--a former friend turned not-so-friend--who isn't going to make it easy on him.

Award-winning author Colleen Nelson weaves together a story of heart and humor, highlighting the power of libraries to bring communities together.

Review Quotes

CBC November Hot Off The Press Feature

"Highly recommended for all library shelves as many resonant topics are expertly woven into one satisfying story." --School Library Journal

"Nelson's wholesome novel features short chapters that move quickly, making it a feel-good option for reluctant readers, library lovers, and kids who need a primer on the value of true friendship." --Booklist

"[A] spirited story of friendship and forgiveness that serves as a love letter to the communities that libraries foster." --Publishers Weekly

"An ode to public libraries and youth empowerment"--Kirkus Reviews

"In [How To Save a Library], kids work together and host a contest for community funding. So you know what that means, don't you? Activist kids!" --Fuse 8, Betsy Bird

"How to Save A Library captures the highs and lows of Middle School life through the eyes of a reluctant hero young readers will be rooting for." -- Jean Mills, author of After the Wallpaper Music